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Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 MAIDEN SPEECH Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.14 pm): It is a tremendous honour to address the House today as the representative for the seat of Aspley. I acknowledge the traditional ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Seniors Week Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.31 pm): In contrast to world Bikini Day, happy Seniors Week. The Aspley electorate is home to nearly 9,000 ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2018 PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.48 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2018, and specifically about the range of measures ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2018 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (12.40 pm): I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill. The ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS McCarthy, Private J Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.21 pm): I wish to speak briefly today to pay tribute to the legacy of a great Queenslander. This ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.39 pm): Today I rise to talk about the budget. ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Transport and Public Works Committee, Report Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.25 pm): I do not know what a caboose is, but I am sure ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 MOTION Amendments to Sessional Orders Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (12.36 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leader of the House. I am glad that there is at least one ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 3 May 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Vaisakhi Mela Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.10 pm): Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the Vaisakhi Mela at Taigum in the electorate of Sandgate. ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.29 pm): Heavy vehicle related amendments in the proposed bill were developed by the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 MOTION Toll Roads Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.40 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendment moved by the Minister for Transport and Main Roads. There are few better examples ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 ADJOURNMENT Employment Market Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (1.51 am): I rise to speak briefly regarding recent employment market developments and the response of the federal government. ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 20 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Aspley Electorate Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.35 pm): Last week I had the pleasure of hosting an event with the Attorney-General of Queensland, ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 18 October 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Vaccination Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.46 pm): I wish to speak briefly about an issue I am wary of giving more attention than it deserves, but I feel ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Aspley Electorate, Grants Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.03 pm): In the most recent round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants some of the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.44 pm): Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is an initiative of Support Act and is on tomorrow, 16 November. Support ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2019 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (7.03 pm): In the Aspley electorate we had some fantastic Anzac Day services—on the day itself and earlier in the week ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (11.04 pm): I am delighted to speak on this job-creating ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Public Works Committee, Report Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 PERSONALISED TRANSPORT OMBUDSMAN BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (12.32 pm): I am pleased to speak today on the Personalised Transport Ombudsman Bill. As other members have ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2019 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.10 pm): I am very pleased to speak to another heavy vehicle bill. They seem to be as frequent as trains on ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Aspley Electorate; Aged Care Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.15 pm): Last Friday I was very honoured to be invited to the Aspley Classes for Seniors ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Northern Transitway Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.16 pm): The Northern Transitway is a $53 million public transport project we committed to at the last ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.10 pm): I am happy to speak in support of the Economic Development and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 QUEENSLAND CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (11.20 am), continuing: Trying to get your car fixed while holding down a ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 4 April 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Aspley Electorate, Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.39 pm): I am delighted to inform the House that, despite a lacklustre federal ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Jobs Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.18 pm): Right now we need a federal government that is focused on jobs growth and boosting flatlining wages growth. The ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Aspley Electorate; Fischer, Mr T Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.05 pm): On a positive note, plenty has been happening in the Aspley electorate for this ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.30 pm): I am pleased to speak to the report titled Inquiry into a sustainable ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.09 pm): I am pleased to speak to the Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Aspley Electorate, Traffic Congestion Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.21 pm): I wish to provide a brief update on how we are tackling traffic congestion ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 GUARDIAN AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (12.58 pm): There is a quote often misattributed to Mahatma Gandhi that a nation’s ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 QUEENSLAND CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.26 pm): I am happy to speak in support of the Queensland Civil and ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (7.07 pm): I rise to commend and give thanks to just a few of the individuals and community groups in the Aspley ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.38 pm): I am pleased to speak on this report, which is the review of Auditor-General’s report No. 4 into ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Linkfield Road Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (7.23 pm): It was only in December 2018—less than a year ago—when there were banners, signage and a full press conference. In ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.28 pm): I rise to speak to the report titled Examination of Auditor-General report No. ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (11.23 am): I am pleased to follow the member for Toohey. I do miss sitting ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 11 August 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Aspley Electorate, Infrastructure Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.41 pm): In June we announced that the Palaszczuk government has committed $128 million to ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 QUEENSLAND FUTURE FUND BILL ROYALTY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.56 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Royalty Legislation Amendment Bill and the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (12.53 pm): Strong borders equals a strong economy. The world has been shaken by the global COVID-19 ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Aspley Electorate Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.15 pm): I would briefly like to echo the Premier’s sentiments about three great ministers from our side ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Aspley Electorate Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.41 pm): There is a shed in the heart of Zillmere which used to supply office furniture for government workers ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2020 MOTION Agriculture Industry Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.54 pm): I rise to speak on the motion moved by the member for Gympie. Of course, I oppose the motion but support the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.41 pm): This inquiry started in late 2018 and we reported on it in November last year. It ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Transport Infrastructure, Costs Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (9.58 am): The ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (3.00 ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Road and Transport Infrastructure Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (10.22 am): ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 MOTION Transport Infrastructure Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (5.14 pm): I move the following ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (6.47 pm): Over the past few weeks I had ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (12.53 pm), in reply: ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 MOTION Palaszczuk, Hon. A Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (3.56 pm): I was honoured to be elected as a ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Sunshine Coast, Rail Infrastructure Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (10.07 am): ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 MOTIONS Cash, Legal Tender Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (4.36 pm): I move the following amendment— ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Transport Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (9.59 am): We know that Queensland ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Comments by Member for Warrego; Aspley Electorate Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (6.03 ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Central Queensland, Road Infrastructure Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (10.24 ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Public Transport, Emissions Reduction Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (10.07 am): ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Public Transport Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (10.09 am): We want to make sure ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Community Safety Plan Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (9.47 am): Keeping ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Transport Infrastructure Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (10.00 am): The Miles ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.41 pm): I congratulate the Treasurer on a fantastic Labor budget. It is a budget with a laser-sharp ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Ipsos Polling Data; Order to Table Documents Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.05 pm): I rise to oppose this motion. When I first saw this motion, ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Pegg, Mr D Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.03 pm): My condolences to Duncan’s family, friends and staff, many of whom are here today. It is great to have his ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.15 pm): Tonight I rise to speak about some of the remarkable individuals in the Aspley electorate and about the winners ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.05 pm): I rise to contribute to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. In Australia, a girl born in 1900 could have ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Climate Change Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.27 pm): Few federal governments in the developed world in the last 10 years have done more to stifle efforts ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) (SCHEME ADMINISTRATION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (12.53 pm): I am pleased to hear the member for Buderim endorse CBUS Super and ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.10 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. Firstly, I would like to take the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL 2021 Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.36 pm): London, Rio, Tokyo, Paris, Los Angeles and then Brisbane. The 2023 Olympics will ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Aspley Electorate, Schools Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.09 pm): I would love to give a recap on a challenging but ultimately successful year for local ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Anzac Day; Veterans Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.38 pm): I acknowledge the contribution from the member for Hinchinbrook. He obviously has a genuine ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2021 MOTION Federal Budget Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.24 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by the Treasurer related to the federal budget. Queensland clearly is the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate, Small Business Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.14 pm): As it is Small Business Month, I am very pleased to speak about some of the fantastic small ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 ADJOURNMENT Premier’s Export Awards; Northside Indoor Sports Centre Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.18 pm): Yesterday I had the opportunity to help launch the 2021 Premier’s Export ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (12.33 pm): I rise to speak on the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill and I congratulate the Treasurer for presenting this bill. ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (7.29 pm): ABS data recently released shows that Queensland was responsible for more than 60 per cent of all full-time jobs ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMEMDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.40 pm): This Public Health and Other Legislation (Extension of ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.29 pm): I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet here today and pay my respects to elders past, present and ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Anzac Day; Fall of Singapore, Commemoration Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.11 pm): I was so pleased with the Premier’s announcement earlier this week that ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT (MODERNISATION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.36 pm): The main objective of the bill is to give legislative effect to the integration of fine ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Veterans Community Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.35 pm): On a positive note, as the assistant minister for veterans’ affairs, I congratulate the incoming ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (11.53 pm): The 2022 Palaszczuk government budget is a great budget for ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Vietnam Veterans’ Day Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.28 pm): On this day in 1966, on a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, Australian soldiers fought one of ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.42 pm): Every year some MPs are surprised by this bill and every year I am ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Bombing of Darwin Day, 80th Anniversary Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.28 pm): Last Saturday it was my honour to attend the 80th anniversary of the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Queensland Floods Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.08 pm): With over a metre of rain in under a week in parts of our area it was incredible there was not even more destruction. ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Queensland Floods, Aspley Electorate Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.10 pm): Just over a fortnight ago, a community on the north side came together to help each other out. I ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Morrison Federal Government Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.08 pm): The federal budget released this week is a poor budget for Queensland. They have performed the old trick ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 MOTION Federal Morrison Government Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.18 pm): I support this motion. Next weekend Australians have a great opportunity to kick this bumbling, stumbling ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Aspley State High School, Performing Arts Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (8.33 pm): Last Friday night was a fantastic night at Aspley State High School in my electorate. We ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT Remembrance Day; Queensland Veterans’ Council; Premier’s Anzac Prize Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.19 pm): I rise to speak about tomorrow’s Remembrance Day ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 3) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 3) BETTING TAX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.35 pm): I rise to speak in the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.55 pm): The primary purpose of the bill is to provide a 20-year extension to existing ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate, Schools; Zillmere Festival Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (7.04 pm): I rise to speak about the impressive hard work local school communities have been ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.32 pm): I rise to speak on this bill, particularly the provisions around independent courier ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Small Business Awards; Regional Sittings of Parliament, Cairns Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.14 pm): Having the honour of being the last speaker of the Cairns ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (8.10 pm): I am very happy to rise in support of the cognate bills ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2023 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate, Schools Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.12 pm): I rise to speak about some incredible milestones and significant investment at Aspley schools. Aspley ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (12.21 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. Improving water measurement will ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 MOTION Liberal National Party, Health Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.42 pm): It gives me great pleasure to speak on this motion about the substantial risk that the LNP pose to ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Prince Charles Hospital; Aspley Electorate, Sport Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.01 pm): I rise to speak about some fantastic milestones for health projects in my Aspley ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate, Events Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.03 pm): I rise to speak about some of the milestones and achievements that have occurred in my part of the north ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 TOW TRUCK BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (11.31 am): I rise to speak on the Tow Truck Bill. I thank the minister for introducing the bill and his department for the significant ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate, Sporting Clubs Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.07 pm): As we fast approach a new winter sporting season, I would like to briefly reflect on the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Aspley Electorate Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.15 pm): Works will begin this week on the final 25 terrace home lots at Carseldine Village. Delivery of the homes in stage ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (11.43 am): I rise to speak in support of the Path to Treaty Bill. I am very pleased to speak in the debate on this bill which, in your ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government Polling Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.27 pm): I oppose the motion as it was moved and I support the amendment to the motion and wording moved by ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Liberal National Party Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.42 pm): If only there was a forum where the member for Toowoomba South could ask the Treasurer some ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 MOTION Liberal National Party, Cuts Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (4.07 pm): I move— That this House: 1. notes the LNP Brisbane Lord Mayor’s decision to cut $400 million from vital ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Public Transport, Fares Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (9.46 am): We know that ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 MOTION Far North Queensland, Infrastructure Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (5.05 pm): It is great to ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; STATE FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND METWAY MERGER AMENDMENT BILL Hon. BJ MELLISH ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Transport, Accessibility Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (9.59 am): Access to ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Transport Infrastructure Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (10.00 am): We know that ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2025 QUEENSLAND ACADEMY OF SPORT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (7.55 pm): The opposition supports structural reforms to the Queensland Academy of Sport. With the approaching Brisbane 2032 ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2025 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Transport, Gold Coast Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.44 pm): The Crisafulli government is lining up to create a mess on the Gold Coast. In terms of Gold Coast ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Thornton, Dr M, AM; Public Transport; Pitt, Hon. C Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Road Safety Hon. BJ MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services) (9.57 am): The period 26 to 30 ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.32 pm): We know that in late January the LNP started their public campaign to kill rail on ...

Speech By Hon. Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Clean Economy Jobs, Resources and Transport Committee, ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2025 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Train Manufacturing Program, Jobs Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.15 pm): In the 2½ weeks since the last sitting we have heard about four different stories spun ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 QUEENSLAND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (12.31 pm): On a surface level, the bill’s introduction to re-establish the Queensland Productivity Commission does ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2025 REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (7.53 pm): The Labor opposition will always support attempts to improve housing supply; however, we share the concerns ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2025 TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (MARINE SAFETY) LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (5.18 pm): This subordinate legislation or ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2025 MOTION Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (6.25 pm): Make no mistake: this government is lining up to break its election promise to build heavy rail to ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 12 December 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Performance Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (2.23 pm): In the course of just a few days, this new government and the ...

Speech By Bart Mellish MEMBER FOR ASPLEY Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2025 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr MELLISH (Aspley—ALP) (3.43 pm): It truly is an honour to continue serving the good people of Aspley for a third term, and I acknowledge the traditional owners of ...